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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2018 FEATURES TOMORROW’S HOROSCOPE The end of a friendship? Dear Annie: I have a texted me to sew her husband’s friend, “Rosie,” who kicked pants. I have thought of con- me out to the curb (metaphori- fronting her, as I am very hurt cally speaking) when her sister by how she has treated me. moved into her mobile home Do you think I should end park. this friendship? — Forgotten Prior to her sister’s mov- Friend ing into the neighbor- Dear Forgot- DEAR hood, Rosie and I saw ten Friend: No one a lot of each other. I can read your mind, ANNIE was always sewing for not even your closest Rosie, her husband and friend. Rosie probably her mother-in-law at has no idea you’re feel- ing this way. She does little or no cost. I sent still call you, after all: food to her after her You say “only” on her surgery. I helped Ros- ie’s sister with plan- way to work, but that’s Lane ning Rosie’s 60th birth- Annie pretty darn often. Creators Syndicate Inc. day party. So she’s been bus- ier over the last year, Meanwhile, when I had health issues and told her, and, yes, maybe spending a lot she didn’t contact me after- of time with her sister that she ward to see how I was. When previously would have spent I had a baby shower for my with you. That doesn’t mean daughter, she did not attend. she’s replaced you. Talk to Then she promised she’d send her about how you’re feeling, a gift after the arrival of the but avoid making accusations baby, but she never did. or placing the blame on her. She now only calls me on Instead, tell her that you miss her way to work. I started to her and have felt out of her distance myself from her, and loop for the past year. If she it didn’t seem to faze her. This continues being distant after has been going on for almost a the talk, there’s no need to lash year now. After several weeks out. Simply take it as your cue of not hearing from her she to move on and focus more on 3C By Holiday Mathis, Creators Syndicate Inc. yourself and on fostering new friendships. Dear Annie: “Merging Maven” has prodded me to write. My husband and I have driven in all 50 states over the years, and have had many dis- cussions about the proper way to merge from two lanes to one, mostly at construction sites. One state (I wish I could recall which one!) posted this sign when two lanes had to become one: “Use both lanes to merge point, AND then take turns.” It kept traffic flowing and didn’t ruffle drivers’ feathers. We both commented that it was a sensible solution to the problem. We haven’t seen it used since then and now wonder if it was just part of some study. But it was an easy fix for an irri- tating and potentially hazardous problem, and should become the standard rule for merging. — Road Warrior Dear Road Warrior: Per- haps the zipper merge would catch on more if there were signs such as these, concisely explaining the concept and giv- ing drivers permission to use it. It’s a wonder more states hav- en’t tried this. Thanks for writ- ing in. works best for you. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You want your love to see you in a certain light: You can’t help but be invested in that. It’s not all about vanity. You want them to have a certain “user experience,” and you’ll make decisions about presentation toward this aim. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There’s no room for worry or doubt in your active mind. So accept responsibility, but not pressure — not from anyone, even yourself. Draw firm bound- aries, and courteously defend them. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). At times it feels as though what you don’t know covers prac- tically the whole range of human knowledge. That’s only because you take your big brain for granted. Teach someone something to remind yourself of how far you’ve come. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If there’s no fun on the day’s agenda, be sure and put some there before you start out. Without something to look forward to, you won’t be inspired to complete even the easiest task on your list. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Many trendy restaurants have become so loud that it’s hard to hear over the excitement. Bold move: Avoid those spots in favor of really getting to know a person or group of people better through the lost art of conversation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Is something keeping you from being optimistic about the fu- ture? Try this workaround: Assess your current situation, which so many could only dream of having, and then take stock of your many advantages. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Good friends are the best collectibles. Vintage Marvel comics aren’t bad, either, and they don’t need nearly the attention. And yet, for you, friends it will be! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Send a silent blessing on the wind. The person you send it to will be favorably changed by this intention, though he or she will probably never know where it came from. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you have to shout to get their attention, maybe they just don’t want to hear your message. That doesn’t make it wrong. Try a different tactic. Could you turn it into a secret and whisper it? Could you find a more physical demonstration? VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ve put so much of yourself into your work that you may have lost touch with who you are outside of it. You’ll get back in touch with that over the weekend. Relax, and enjoy. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Change isn’t always easy, but sometimes, such as today, it is. You’ll make adjustments with grace. And then later, you’ll have the opportunity to compare and contrast two states then embrace the way that FRANK AND ERNEST BLONDIE THATABABY SALLY FORTH PHOEBE AND HER UNICORN B.C. LOLA DILBERT SIX CHIX BIZARRO MUTTS NON SEQUITUR BABY BLUES WIZARD OF ID ZITS ROSE IS ROSE PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You may forget certain details — someone’s name, a password, some piece of protocol — but it’s only because your mind is so busy working to create the future you want to live inside. TOMORROW’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 11). Family bonding, snappy domestic rhythms, an improved home life all-around — these are the cosmic birthday presents at the foundation of your happy new year. You’ll provide something that’s needed by many and spread joy to many fans and followers. Act politically and strategically in November. Vows of love come in May. Gemini and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 42, 14, 8 and 33.
